Change manager jobs in silsden, west yorkshire
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Retail Area Manager
Field based with one day per week at Harrogate Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre; responsible for a portfolio of shops predominantly in North and East Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Retail Area Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
Yorkshire Cancer Research currently operates 15 shops across Yorkshire and are embarking on a retail expansion programme, with plans in place to open a further 20 shops across Yorkshire over the next three years. This is a role which forms part of the retail expansion plan. Reporting to the Head of Retail, the Retail Area Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of existing shops, and for the new shops as they open.
The Retail Area Manager will lead by example and ensure that employees, volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
· Provide day to day line management responsibilities for Shop Managers and Retail Support Managers, including coaching, inspiring and motivating team members so they are clear about their role and feel fully supported in driving the charity forward.
· Work closely with Shop Managers and Retail Support Managers with regards to rota management and provide support where necessary to ensure each shop is sufficiently staffed.
· Be accountable for an area budget and achieve or exceed budgeted income, expenditure, and contribution (net income).
· Ensure that all charity policies, shop standards and operating procedures are communicated effectively to all Shop Managers and effectively cascaded to volunteers. Regularly review that they are all maintained and followed in a consistent manner.
· Ensure our shops are presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and window displays and coach the Shop Managers to continually improve visual merchandising standards and share best practice.
· Lead, coach and develop the Shop Managers and Retail Support Managers, role modelling the internal PDR approach and wellbeing focus.
· Act as the “go to” lead for the Shop Managers on a day-to-day basis to help resolve operational issues, referring to Head of Retail for support with more complex issues.
· Act as an ambassador of the charity’s values, challenging misaligned behaviours and ensuring the values are integrated into all aspects of management.
· Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of service for all employees, volunteers, customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To be educated to A-Level or equivalent.
· To be trained as a First Aider, Fire Marshal and a Mental Health First Aider where appropriate.
· To have experience of multi-site retail management in a charity or commercial retail organisation
· To have experience of building and leading a team of employees and volunteers including recruitment and development.
· To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment.
· To have experience of setting, monitoring, and reporting of sales and cost budgets.
· To have experience of using own initiative and taking accountability for all aspects of day-to-day retail operational management.
· To be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise a workload to meet deadlines.
· To have the ability to lead teams of employees and volunteers, providing support, motivation, and encouragement.
· To have excellent IT skills and confident using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
· To have the ability and willingness to frequently travel across the Yorkshire region, access to own vehicle, and a full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 28 May 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated Community Development Manager to join our team and lead the West team of Community Fundraisers to reach ambitious goals and grow our presence with our West region.
Position: Community Development Manager (West)
Location: Home-based, within our West region which includes South West England, West Midlands, Wales, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire.
Salary: Circa £43K per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, personal safety app, and option to join our healthcare scheme.
Closing Date: Friday 30th May. Early applications will be considered as they are received and, as a result, the closing date may be brought forward.
About the Role
Brain Tumour Research is a growing charity with a diverse range of exciting and fast-paced campaigns and activities. Our Community Fundraisers are at the heart of everything we do, and responsible for income generated through Regional Workplace Fundraising, Challenge Events, Fundraise your Way (including schools, individuals and community groups), Fundraising Groups and our flagship campaigns which are Walk of Hope and Wear A Hat Day.
The Community Development Manager will lead of team of Community Fundraisers across the West of England and Wales, stewarding supporters to generate and grow income in order to achieve a regional team target of approximately £1 million. You will work within an innovative and supportive fundraising team, who are passionate about our cause as well as cross-functionally with teams such as PR and Comms, and the Research, Policy and Fundraising departments.
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. You will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
To apply: Please send your CV via our Application System. See attached for a copy of the JD.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: (UK): £36,674 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
The role:
Due to internal movement, Mary’s Meals International (MMI) is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our growing global finance team. Reporting to our Head of Finance, you will play a key role in our finance team, leading on the strengthening of our financial processes and controls, managing our statutory accounts and external audit process.
You will:
- Lead on the production of the Annual Accounts in line with FRS 102 (Charities SORP) and statutory requirements and liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process throughout the year.
- Evaluate, develop and implement appropriate financial systems & processes, including liaising with suppliers/3rd party providers as required.
- Quality control the completion and recording of financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Manage treasury, cashflow activity, including proactive monitoring of our currency mix.
- Provide direction, leadership and support to a small team of Finance Assistants.
- Support and challenge the financial control and financial management across MMI to ensure good stewardship of funds.
About you:
- Strong experience in accountancy, including financial processes, controls, and annual accounts preparation.
- Proven experience of UK accountancy practices and statutory reporting requirements.
- Proven track record in delivering high-quality, accurate financial information.
- Excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel skills.
- Proficient in using financial software packages.
- Credible people manager with experience in supervision, coaching, and support.
- Confident communicator, able to explain complex finance processes clearly.
- Practical, hands-on, with a solutions-focused approach.
- Experience of managing external service providers, including auditors.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively across diverse global settings.
A relevant degree/professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential.
We are a global movement with a remote-first approach and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We are open to accommodating part-time working patterns where possible, please let us know about your requirements. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.
Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Our Benefits:
- 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance
- Medical insurance for candidates located in Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia
- Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. For international candidates - any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions/ taxation
How to apply:
This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. If you are looking for more from your role and our work and values resonate with you, please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you would be a great Finance Manager here at Mary’s Meals International.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Health and Safety Manager
(UK Wide)
£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: 01REC)
Part time 30 hours per week – happy to discuss flexible working
Base: Hybrid with the flexibility to work from your nearest Sustrans Hub
About the role
As our Health & Safety Manager, you will handle the development, implementation, and ongoing management of our Health & Safety systems. You will act as the organisation’s competent person, providing expert advice and guidance, ensuring compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation.
You will monitor changes in legislation and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement. This includes regularly reviewing and updating Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments. You will offer practical, accessible advice to colleagues and support them in embedding safe working practices into their day-to-day activities.
In addition, you will develop and deliver mandatory training programmes, as well as tailored sessions to meet emerging needs. You will manage all incident reporting processes, including RIDDOR notifications to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), and ensure thorough follow-up. You will also produce regular reports and briefings for senior leadership and Trustees to keep them informed of key issues, trends, and compliance levels.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should hold a NEBOSH qualification or another recognised Health & Safety certification, with proven experience in managing a system for Health & Safety within an organisation. A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and supporting regulations is essential, along with specific knowledge of Health & Safety considerations within the construction sector.
You will be confident in managing Health & Safety incidents, responding calmly and effectively to ensure appropriate actions are taken, and escalating to senior colleagues when necessary. Strong decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent analytical and report writing abilities are required, as well as the confidence to present information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences, both in person and virtually.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 25 May 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 09 June 2025.
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Exciting challenges. Collective goals. One clear purpose.
Regional Manager (South of England)
£58,000 - £68,000 + company car plus
Reports to: National Retail Performance Manager
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement (Trading)
Contract: 16 month fixed term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based - Extensive Travel Required throughout the South Including London, Kent, Surrey, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset
Closing date: 25 May 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Interview date: 2 and 3 of June 2025 at our offices in Stratford
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Ranked 12th Best Employer in the UK by the Financial Times, Cancer Research UK is looking for a standout leader to join our Retail Operations team as Regional Manager for the South of England. Ready to make a difference?
We're looking for an inspiring Regional Manager (Known internally as Divisional Business Manager) to play a leading role as part of the Senior Leadership Team contributing to and influencing decision making beyond the division and Trading. You will successfully develop the CRUK retail business both strategically and operationally in order to achieve income and profit targets, delivering through the Divisional Management team. You will drive performance against multiple income streams including fundraising, and will achieve this by influencing and motivating 8/9 Area Managers looking after 170+ shops with a field-based infrastructure of approx. 600 employees and 3,500 retail volunteers.
In return for doing an amazing job you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company car and multiple other benefits including access to discounts to many high street brands and leisure experiences, a flexible working culture, strong staff networks and an amazing learning and development hub where you can gain qualifications and enhance your skills and learn new ones.
Please note applicants will need to live within the catchment area of the South
What will I be doing?
Making key decisions that influence the commercial performance of the division
Working with both internal business partners and external partners to increase division performance
Ensuring retail operational objectives are delivered to the highest standard
Developing and delivering budgets
Monitoring and evaluating area and divisional performance against key performance indicators
Developing divisional stock management strategy to maximise income, operating efficiencies and maintain statutory H&S standards.
Driving a culture that embraces change, open communication, ambition, innovation, future-thinking and outward looking.
To monitor talent, drive high performance of the divisional team
What are we looking for?
An experienced leader who has managed geographically diverse teams and has excellent commercial acumen
Significant experience of managing budgets
Can demonstrate positive performance results
Experience of working in a large and complex organisation
Experience in commercial or charity retail with an understanding of management of multi-site retail shops at a national or regional level
Experience of initiating and implementing change, receptive to new ideas and able to participate fully in developing business plans and strategy
Full drivers license
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
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Salary: £24,713.78 per annum
Location: Shelter shop, Ilkley
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: Wednesday the 7th May at 11:30pm.
This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.
We’re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at our Ilkley shop.
About you
You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.
Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.
You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is seeking a strategic and creative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead our outreach, advocacy, and communications efforts. This part-time leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering disabled communities, building influence, and shaping impactful campaigns in a flexible, supportive work environment.
Job Title: Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager
Location: Flexible (with occasional travel required)
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £17,280-18,720 gross per annum (£36,000-£39,000 FTE)
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week
About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a charity dedicated to empowering, supporting, and advocating for individuals living with neuromuscular conditions. Our mission is to ensure that those affected by these conditions have access to the resources, representation, and information they need to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Job Summary
We are looking for a creative, driven, and collaborative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead on internal and external communications and to deepen engagement with our members, stakeholders, and the wider community. This is a key role in growing our influence, raising awareness of our work, and supporting our mission to empower people with neuromuscular conditions. Your work will ensure that our user base remains actively engaged, well-informed, and central to our projects and campaign planning. You will oversee an Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, working collaboratively to amplify our impact, strengthen user connections, and further our mission.
Key Responsibilities
1. User Engagement and Relationship Management
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Develop and implement strategies to enhance engagement with our users across projects, events, and online platforms, ensuring their voices are integral to our work.
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Work with the Engagement Officer to design and coordinate events, workshops, and other engagement activities, both in-person and online, that support community connection and provide valuable resources to users.
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Gather and analyse feedback from users to ensure our services, content, and campaigns remain relevant and responsive to their needs.
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Manage the CRM and membership of the charity in line with the membership policy.
2. Content Creation and Communications
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Develop and implement a communication strategy for the organisation to set our key messages, approach and KPIs for engaging with individual, community and professional audiences as well as for internal communications.
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Support the Social Media Officer in developing and implementing a communications plan in particular focused on our social media based activities and content creation.
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Oversee and produce high-quality content for digital platforms, newsletters, reports, and publications that engage and inform our audience.
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Lead on creating and placing feature articles, policy briefings and press releases, and serve as the main media contact to ensure consistent, clear messaging.
3. Policy, Campaigning, and Advocacy
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Work with the CEO to develop and implement, through the Policy and Campaigns Team, a campaigns strategy that responds to the needs of the neuromuscular community and creates positive, meaningful change for our community.
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Collaborate with the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to formulate and promote evidence-based policy positions, engaging key stakeholders in government, healthcare, and related sectors.
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Support the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to expand the Pathfinders advocacy service and drive referrals to the service.
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Represent the organisation at events, sector meetings, and forums to build our profile and increase our influence on policy issues relevant to our community.
4. Team Leadership and Development
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Manage, support, and foster the professional growth of the Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, building a collaborative and empowered team.
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Set team objectives and KPIs, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with organisational goals and impact.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
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Cultivate relationships with relevant stakeholders, including influencers, partner organisations, funders, policymakers, and the neuromuscular community.
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Work closely with the CEO to manage community partnerships, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and expanding opportunities for user engagement.
6. Organisational management
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Support the CEO with the overall running of the organisation by attending meetings of the management committee as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, taking on additional tasks as agreed.
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Provide contingency support to the Senior Leadership Team to cover essential tasks such as reporting hours to our payroll team in the event of staff absence.
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Maintain an overview of projects and teams across the organisation to provide short-term management and HR support in the event of staff shortages or incapacity.
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Review, approve and document payments in the charity using our software and finance process.
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Support the development of funding bids and project plans for introducing new projects.
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Represent the Senior Leadership Team at external events and in meetings with Trustees and Members.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, engagement, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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3-years experience in a communications, policy, or engagement role, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.
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Experience engaging directly with user communities and developing outreach initiatives.
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Strong writing and editing skills with experience producing content for a variety of platforms including Youtube.
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Experience managing a small team to achieve strategic objectives.
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Knowledge of or strong interest in the healthcare, disability, or neuromuscular sector is desirable.
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Lived experience of a neuromuscular condition is desirable but not essential.
Skills and Attributes
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Strategic thinker with the ability to balance advocacy, engagement, and communication initiatives effectively.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse audiences.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise, and maintain high standards under tight timelines.
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Proficient in social media management, content creation, and analytics.
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A commitment to advocating for and advancing the rights of individuals with neuromuscular conditions.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven, supportive organisation.
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
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Ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful campaigns and user engagement efforts.
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Fundraising Manager to join our ambitious Fundraising Team in our Leeds based hospice.
About us
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is located in Headingley, Leeds and provides expert palliative care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting condition, as well as supporting their families.
This is a very exciting time to join a motivated fundraising team who are ambitious to do more across Leeds and the wider area. Sue Ryder is one of the UK’s most recognisable charities and this role will give you exposure nationally as well as making an inspirational difference locally.
About you
You will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income to target with a focus on corporate, community and events income streams and a robust understanding of budget setting and management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the delivery of income to target through our key income streams, with a focus on driving corporate, community and event relationships.
- Manage direct line reports to deliver income and achieve KPIs.
- Champion and facilitate consistent and exceptional supporter care experience.
- Maintain high quality data on the Charity’s database.
- Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives.
- Work with Head of Fundraising to build and manage a detailed fundraising budget, including income and expenditure.
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 20th May 2025
Interview date: w/c 2nd June
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic Children’s charity to find their Individual Giving Manager.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with remote working and occasional travel to their London office for meetings.
This role will take the lead on the day-to-day operational delivery of fundraising campaigns, including campaign planning, financial management, working across teams and departments and line management. This role will focus on managing the warm programme, bringing in around £1.2 million per year. Also, supporting the recruitment and stewardship of donors to achieve the best supporter experience.
Key Responsibilities:
· To assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager to develop and implement an effective supporter acquisition and development strategy to maximise the lifetime value of supporters and the long term sustainable net income raised.
· To manage income and expenditure budgets on a monthly and annual basis.
· To lead on the development and implementation of an effective programme to recruit and develop supporters using a range of channels, including but not limited to direct mail, telemarketing, face-to-face fundraising, DRTV and digital, and products including cash, raffle, regular giving, weekly lottery.
· To line manage up to 3 direct reports.
· To project manage several projects and fundraising campaigns simultaneously as directed by the Senior Individual Giving Manager.
· To support, implement and promote the charity’s Fundraising strategy and vision.
Person Specification:
· Substantial direct marketing experience, ideally gained in a large organisation, and a strong understanding of Individual Giving fundraising, with a track-record of success.
· Significant experience of managing print-led fundraising campaigns, plus at least two other channels such as email, social media, telemarketing, F2F, DRTV.
· Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating Individual Giving campaigns/projects, including both fundraising appeals and strategic or process change projects.
· Understanding of how to effectively manage and motivate direct reports.
· Experience of developing and managing complex project budgets.
· Experience of using internal performance data and insight to inform future planning, including compiling reports and evaluations, and an understanding of a test and learn approach.
· Experience of working with colleagues across corporate departments to achieve common goals.
· Experience of external agency management and evaluation.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Location: Home Based (UK)
Hours: Minimum 30 hrs a week; may be worked flexibly each week
Salary: £40,000 Full Time Equivalent.
Contract: Temporary (maternity cover)
Start date: ideally early July 2025 to permit ample handover with current finance manager before maternity commences in early Sept.
The Jon Egging Trust is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to uphold and enhance our existing strong financial infrastructure whilst our current postholder is away on maternity leave. This role involves managing day-to-day financial reporting systems and controls, providing forecasts for bids, ensuring financial plans align with budgets, and meeting external reporting requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Financial management: maintaining robust financial reporting systems and controls, and line managing the Finance Assistant.
- Fundraising support: providing accurate financial forecasts for bids and meeting fund reporting requirements
- Budgeting: ensuring financial plans are in line with budgetary constraints.
- Accounts production: leading the production of monthly management accounts and communicating to operational managers.
- Re-forecasting: handling budgeting and re-forecasting processes.
- Compliance: communicating effectively with auditors and the external finance committee.
Candidate Profile:
Accounting experience: minimum of two years in relevant financial management roles in a charity or non-profit.
Essential Skills:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
- Lead on delivery of the annual and half year budgetary process
- Develop budgets for funding applications and providing financial support to fundraising
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex financial information.
- Highly methodical and organised in record-keeping and analysis.
- Inclusivity: We welcome applicants at any stage of life or background, including those returning to the workforce or seeking a change of pace.
If you are passionate about financial management and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
Our benefits package includes:
- Flexible working
- Enhanced annual leave
- Homeworking allowance
- Occupational pension scheme
- Occupational sickness scheme
- Special paid leave provision
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is Sunday 18 May at 23:59.
Interviews to be held virtually Thursday 22 May 2025.
Questions?
Contact us through the website.
Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.
Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.
The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.
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Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people
Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued. Since 1994, we have supported more than 1,000 local partners to reach more than 11 million children, and we’re working with new organizations all the time. With unique missions and culturally relevant approaches, GFC partners fiercely pursue our shared vision: securing a safe, vibrant, and equitable future for all children and young people.
You will join a multinational team of caring and committed individuals who believe in investing in bold ideas to help our local partners deepen their impact and advocate for children’s rights. We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning inspire us to constantly improve, and we strive to be youth centered.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values creativity and impact and where your work directly contributes to powering the potential of children and young people.
This role contributes to the delivery of the key objectives of the Marketing and Communications team:
- To increase awareness of Global Fund for Children’s work (the number of people who ‘see’ and ‘think’ about our work).
- To increase the number of opted-in email subscribers.
- To convert supporters from people who ‘do’ (follow us on social media, sign up to the mailing list) to people who ‘care’ (fundraise, donate, take an action, share and create user-generated content).
You will be responsible for creating high quality, engaging and original content for various channels, including reels, carousels and posts for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You will be keen to develop and establish new communities on other channels as the social media landscape changes. Translating the work of our grassroots partners and GFC staff into powerful social media narratives, you will produce content that is aligned with our mission and ensure that we are maximising the potential of our digital channels to grow our supporter base and build a growing global movement.
You will collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, various digital agencies and colleagues around the world on a daily basis in undertaking your role coordinating campaigns and our daily social media schedule.
You should have a passion for staying up to date with industry trends and innovations, a track record of creating content aligned with cultural moments and a knowledge of how popular culture can drive social change. You will be skilled in producing viral content and driving actions and donations through social media.
To that end, you will also play a role in building relationships with our growing network of Global Ambassadors who use their networks and influence to raise the profile of our work and inspire their communities to take action. You will also provide support in managing relationships with our Global Ambassadors and other key influencers to maximise content opportunities and community building.
You will be focused on results and data. You will understand our key audiences and community building objectives and play a key role in growing the brand and profile of GFC and GFC leaders. You will be focused on analysing the performance and results of your work in order to inform future priorities. You will work with the team to generate and report back against our monthly KPIs.
If you are bursting with new ideas, care about supporting grassroots partners all over the world to power the potential of children and young people and have a passion for using popular culture and trends to drive social changes, we’d love to hear from you!
You don’t need to have experience working in social media in the charity sector, but you do need to have demonstrable skills in creating engaging content, growing followers, working collaboratively and converting engagement to donations and actions.
Position Responsibilities
Social Media Management and Digital Content Creation
- Support the execution of an integrated strategy for our social media channels including leading on content planning and creation, posting and analysis.
- Staying on top of trends and learning from analytics to create compelling and engaging content that meets agreed KPIs.
- Develop and produce high-quality multimedia content for various platforms, including social media, websites and email campaigns.
- Edit raw footage into finished videos using industry-standard software, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
- Support on digital ads delivery.
- Support in managing relationships with digital agencies.
- Support other teams across GFC to use social media as a method to engage and communicate with key audiences and stakeholders.
- Work with colleagues on managing third party specialists (freelancer or agency) to maximise our website maintenance and development, digital projects, paid advertising to ensure good return on investment and that objectives are met on time and on budget.
Email Marketing
- Act as social media content lead for major campaigns and fundraising activities
- Recommend and execute social media strategies to achieve fundraising and campaign objectives and KPIs.
- Support the delivery of the Marketing and Communications team email marketing programme to meet agreed open and click-through rate KPIs.
- Support the team to build, design and send acquisition and retention emails using the email distribution system (Pardot).
- Support the review and analysis of email marketing results, report and evaluate overall and specific campaign success.
Global Ambassador and Influencer outreach and support
- Lead on delivering the Global Ambassador engagement strategy and influencer engagement activities.
- Support the cultivation of existing and new influencers and Global Ambassadors. Work across teams to coordinate asks/outreach and ensure relationship managers are briefed and supported to deliver cultivation plans.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify new potential celebrity supporters and influencers, develop one-pagers and coordinate sign-off process and develop recruitment plans to bring them on board.
Project management
- Lead and co-lead specific digital campaigns and projects throughout the year.
- Manage and catalogue digital assets (photos, case studies and videos) and upload them to digital asset management system.
- Along with your colleagues, make sure that ‘Safer Communication’ and safeguarding are at the heart of all our asset collection and creation. Undertake your work in line with the safeguarding policy and best practice for marketing and communications work.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by your line manager.
About You
Essential experience and skills
- A strong knowledge of social media trends and passion for creating engaging content.
- Significant proven experience of managing social media channels to achieve goals and objectives.
- Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
- Passion for digital communications and social media platforms, up to date on the newest trends and excited about finding new creative ways of communicating.
- Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
- Proficiency with graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Proficiency in using Canva
- Using an email marketing system (GFC currently uses Pardot)
- Working with a website content management system (creating webpages)
- Experience of using analytics insights (social media or Google Analytics for the website) to create reports. An ability to use these reports to make informed decisions when planning content based on what has performed well in the past.
- Working on multiple projects and juggling deadlines effectively.
- Calm under pressure.
- Creative and entrepreneurial, identifies and maximises opportunities
- Excellent communicator, written and oral
- Accountable team player, who can work across a multi-disciplinary team
- Analytical mind, constantly seeking to improve results and achieve goals
- Flexible and willing to learn
- Motivated to build and nurture positive professional relationships
Desirable experience and skills
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and how they apply to video content.
- Understanding of social media algorithms and best practices for content distribution.
- Experience of project management
- Some knowledge of/experience of setting up digital ads
- Experience of working in a hybrid setting across a variety of time-zones
- Working with a development/fundraising team to deliver financial goals or partnership deliverables
- A passion for the work of Global Fund for Children and the power and potential of children and young people.
What we offer you
Our team dreams big.
We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.
GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.
We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.
Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: This role is open to candidates from any location. If the candidate is based in the UK, the salary will be c. £50,000
Terms: Full-time contract, home-based with attendance from time to time at the UK office in central London when necessary or requested to deliver work plans.
Weekly hours: 35 hours per week
Flexible Working Location: This position is open to candidates from any location, but you must be able to collaborate easily, on a daily basis, with key colleagues (currently UK, Spain, Kenya) in the Marketing and Communications team.
Holidays: 30 days annual leave and eight public holidays. The basic annual leave allowance increases to 35 days after four years continuous employment.
Learning: GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.
Benefits: We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing.
Our global employee benefits include:
- Private healthcare insurance plan with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off (annual leave, enhanced sickness leave, wellbeing days, sabbatical leave, family friendly leave)
- Flexible work arrangements - remote/hybrid/compressed work schedules
- Pension plan contributions - employees are auto-enrolled on the GFC workplace pension scheme. 8% employer contributions with 4% employee contributions
- Employee Assistance Services
- Team Building and Social Committees
*Other benefits may apply, depending on the location of the employee
How do I apply?
In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following three questions, along with your CV through the following link: https://global-fund-for-children.breezy.hr/p/d5029304d5d0
Please pay particular attention to the word limit for each answer.
1) What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience (500 WORDS max.)
2) Describe a piece of digital content you have created that you are most proud of. Please tell us why and what did it achieve? (500 WORDS max)
3) What experience of safeguarding and safer communications would you bring to this role as it relates specifically to digital content creation and the execution of digital strategies? (500 WORDS max)
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27th May 9am UK Time.
The first and second round interviews will be held during the first 3 weeks of June.
GFC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We particularly encourage applicants from communities that have historically been excluded from philanthropy and from under-represented groups including candidates who are LGBTQ+, from Black, African, and Afro-descendant or indigenous communities, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
Global Fund for Children partners with local organisations around the world to help children & youth reach their full potential & advance their rights

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The Lead Practitioner will play a key role in supporting the Approved Premises (AP) Managers in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and rehabilitation opportunities for residents. This includes overseeing staff support, organising shift coverage, coordinating training, and maintaining strong relationships with external partners. The role requires a proactive approach to resident engagement, activity planning, and staff development while working a variety of shifts, including weekends and late shifts.
The candidate will be required to work across two sites in Leeds.
Key Responsibilities
Staff Support & Rota Management
- Assist the AP Manager in organising and ensuring appropriate rota coverage, including managing last-minute changes.
- Provide day-to-day support to support staff, ensuring clear communication and guidance.
- Disseminate relevant information to staff to ensure smooth service operation.
- Support AP manager to develop good practice across the teams.
Training & Development
- Ensure new team members receive appropriate induction and training.
- Deliver training sessions, including First Aid and other relevant development opportunities.
- Support continuous professional development for staff, ensuring a skilled and competent workforce.
- Co-ordinate the submission of Enabling Environments on-going award process.
- Support the AP manager in preparing for HMIP Inspections.
Meetings & Partnership Working
- Attend and contribute to Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) meetings and other relevant meetings as required by the AP Manager, within the MOJ
- Liaise with partner organisations, building and maintaining strong links with the local community to enhance support services.
Resident Engagement & Activities
- Liaise with the AP Manager and Activities co-ordinators to ensure a full calendar of activities is available for residents, promoting engagement and rehabilitation.
- Manage the activity calendar, coordinating and overseeing planned events and programmes.
Shift & Working Hours
- Work a variety of shifts to support service needs, including two weekend days per month and four late shifts per month.
- Provide hands-on support within the AP, ensuring a visible leadership presence.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience working within a criminal justice, supported housing or rehabilitation setting.
- Previous experience in a leadership or senior role within a similar setting.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to build effective partnerships with external organisations and community groups.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage staff and residents effectively.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to shift work, including weekends and late shifts.
- Due to safeguarding purposes, we can only accept applications from female applicants.
Desirable Criteria:
- Relevant qualifications in criminal justice or social care or a related field.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Experience delivering training.
- Understanding of Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) in the workplace.
- Relevant qualifications in social care, criminal justice, or a related field.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
As Programme and Innovation Manager (all genders), you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering an exceptional incubator experience for our startups. From refining the curriculum to coordinating mentors, events, and workshops, you’ll ensure that every founder receives the guidance, support, and connections they need to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most innovative food-tech startups globally—at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and impact.
Job Details
Role: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 / week
Location: Berlin or Remote (ideally within Germany, Poland, Netherlands, UK, South Africa or Czechia)
Reports to: Head of ProVeg Incubator
Responsibilities
- Programme Leadership: You will own and continuously evolve the structure, content, and delivery of the Incubator programme.
- Curriculum Development: You will curate and coordinate a world-class curriculum, including workshops, expert talks, and networking events.
- Startup Support: You will work hands-on with leading startups in the food tech space, coaching and supporting them during and after the programme on strategy, fundraising, and go-to-market topics.
- Impact & Knowledge Management: You will build and manage knowledge-sharing systems, KPIs, and programme impact tracking.
- Community Building: You will expand our global mentor network and stakeholder community.
- Startup Selection: You will contribute to the selection process of startups in close collaboration with the team.
- Trend Monitoring: You will stay ahead of trends in food innovation and identify high-potential startup teams early.
- Budget Management: You will manage the programme budget and ensure effective resource allocation.
- Representation: You will represent the Incubator at industry events and within the broader startup ecosystem.
Qualifications
- You hold a degree in Business, Economics, Innovation, Food Tech, or Biotechnology - or bring equivalent hands-on experience.
- You have 1-2+ years of experience in programme or project management, ideally within a startup incubator, accelerator, or entrepreneurship support organisation.
- You have a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and the food innovation landscape.
- You bring excellent organisational and communication skills and thrive in fast-paced environments.
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- You have experience coaching or working with early-stage startups.
- You are passionate about sustainable food systems and supporting mission-driven founders.
- You are outgoing and confident and enjoy networking and representing the Incubator and ProVeg with professionalism.
- You are driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and food innovation and want to help startups succeed and build a more sustainable food system.
- You work proactively and think creatively to generate original and relevant ideas to continuously improve the incubation and acceleration programme.
Benefits of working with us
- The opportunity to work closely with groundbreaking startups from all over the world that are building the future of our food system
- Build a strong foundation for a career in one of the most exciting areas of innovation and impact.
- A mission-driven team and work culture that values impact, autonomy, and creativity.
- Strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget with plenty of room for initiative, independence and responsibility
- Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home office arrangements
- A supportive, open and diverse work environment
When?
Application deadline: 15.05.2025
Start: Ideally 15.06.2025 or 01.07.2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and thoughtful communicator to lead our communications and advocacy work during a period of maternity cover.
At Martin James Foundation, we work alongside a network of committed partners who lead change for children and families in their contexts. Our role is to contribute where we can, granting funds, sharing learning, supporting campaigns, influencing systems and amplifying the good work already happening. You’ll lead on implementing our communications and advocacy strategy, manage key partnerships, and strengthen our presence across digital platforms. You’ll also support internal communications projects.
This role is central to how we tell our story, build meaningful collaboration, influence change and ensure the voices of those with lived experience are prioritised, listened to and able to lead change.
About Martin James Foundation
The Martin James Foundation (MJF) is a global network of charitable organisations working with a shared vision: a world in which children grow up and thrive in safe and loving families.
The Foundation is made up of:
· MJF Global – our programmes team, which uses the Foundation’s technical and financial resources to support locally rooted partner organisations around the world. Together, we work to strengthen families and reduce reliance on orphanages, contributing to global efforts to reform children’s care.
· Key Assets – a group of independent, non-profit fostering agencies operating in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. With over 30 years’ experience, they provide foster care, family strengthening, and support for people with disabilities. Their trauma-informed approach is built on strong partnerships and a commitment to meeting the unique needs of those they serve.
The Need
Millions of children are separated from their families, not because they have no one to care for them, but because of poverty, crisis, or a lack of support. Many end up in orphanages, yet removing a child from a struggling family does not solve poverty. It can deepen harm, sever vital family bonds, and leave children more vulnerable to instability, trafficking, and lifelong inequality. Our mission is to reduce the reliance on institutional care by supporting proven alternatives and advocating for systemic change.
What You’ll Do
Advocacy & Policy Influence
- Lead the delivery of advocacy strategies to raise awareness about the benefits of family-based care and the harms of institutions, including orphanages
- Manage MJF Global’s advocacy partnerships, supporting joint campaigns and influencing initiatives
- Oversee project-based public affairs and PR efforts, coordinating with agencies, consultants and media stakeholders where needed
- Represent MJF Global in key coalitions, working groups, and sector events as required
- Strategic communications
Implement the communications strategy that aligns with our organisational goals
- Manage our editorial calendar across digital and offline channels, highlighting awareness days, partner updates and sector milestones
- Write and curate content for social media, newsletters, campaigns, and reports
- Oversee relationships with our design and web partners, ensuring consistency and quality
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Support MJF’s global marketing working group by co-coordinating with marketing leads across Key Assets
- Strengthen relationships with internal teams and external collaborators, ensuring alignment on messaging and values
- Provide guidance to global partners, as requested/required, developing and implementing their own communications plans
Operational Comms & Tools
- Manage CRM platforms (e.g., MailChimp), website updates (WordPress), and file sharing (SharePoint and Google Drive)
- Use project management tools to track campaign and content workflows
- Lead quarterly reporting on communications and advocacy performance
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is not only an excellent communicator but also a values-led leader, someone who can work with sensitivity across contexts and cultures, while keeping an eye on strategy and detail.
Essential
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or your country equivalent certificate (can be obtained upon appointment)
- Experience leading and implementing communications and/or advocacy strategies in the charity, NGO, or development sectors
- Strong understanding of care reform, family strengthening, or children’s rights issues
- Ability to manage relationships and partnerships, particularly in advocacy, policy or public affairs work
- Excellent communication skills across formats including written, verbal and visual. Fluency in English is required.
- A collaborative, curious and proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and across cultures
- Commitment to equity, anti-racism, and decolonising approaches in communication and advocacy
Desirable
- Experience working in or with organisations in the Global South
- Familiarity with digital tools like Canva, WordPress, MailChimp, or Adobe Suite
- Experience in journalism, media relations, or public policy advocacy
- Confidence using communications to support locally led, ethical storytelling and systems change
What We Offer
- Fully remote working with flexible scheduling
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Meaningful work with a passionate, globally distributed team
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that centres lived experience and ethical partnership
The Martin James Foundation strives to enable a diverse range of participation and contributions, and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. People with lived experience of alternative care, and from people outside of the UK are encouraged to apply.
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We are working in partnership with SongBird Survival, an independent charity working to solve the ecological crisis for songbirds through scientific research, to secure their new Scientific Research and Impact Manager.
Since 2000, SongBird Survival has been fighting for a better future for UK songbirds, and they are the only national UK charity solely dedicated to make a positive impact for songbirds in the face of this devastating ecological emergency. Their goals are to drive impactful conservation through scientific research, protect songbirds by raising awareness and inspiring action, and safeguarding the most at-risk songbird species in the UK. SongBird Survival do this by commissioning independent scientific research into the causes of the catastrophic decline in songbird numbers, translating research findings into actionable strategies, which aim to make a tangible difference in the protection and preservation of songbird populations. They also campaign for change, working with other NGOs and policymakers.
The Scientific Research and Impact Manager role is at the heart of SongBird Survival’s mission, ensuring that their research not only advances scientific understanding but also influences policy change, engages stakeholders, and strengthens communications and fundraising strategies. The postholder will oversee research projects, build key partnerships, and turn findings into practical conservation strategies.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Degree level education in Ecology or an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience, with comprehensive knowledge of songbird and other small bird ecology.
- Knowledge and understanding of how scientific research is commissioned and delivered, as well as the ability to assimilate and appraise relevant information.
- Track record of translating scientific findings into policy, communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of UK environmental policy and its impact on conservation efforts.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Hours: 0.8-1.0 FTE (Full time is 37.5 hours with use of flexi hours)
Location: Remote/home working with occasional travel and visits to SongBird Survival office in Diss Norfolk.
Closing date: 21 May 2025
Charisma interviews must be completed by EOD 28th May in preparation for submission of the shortlist on the 29th.